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Patent GB-2298886-A (GB)
Title: Removable bar assembly
Inventor: CARTMELL DONALD CLIVE
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 1995-03-16
Abstract: A removable bar assembly for an aperture such as a window includes a bar assembly which incorporates a plurality of mounting bars 3 extending at opposite edges and securing means 7 for attachment to the surround of the aperture, the securing means being engageable with the bars 3 at one of the opposite edges. An elongate securing stay 15 attaches to the surround of the aperture and is removably engageable with the mounting bars 3 at the other of the opposite edges. The assembly also includes means 23 for releasably locking the securing stay 15 in engagement with the mounting bars 3 whereby when the stay is locked in engagement with the bars 3 at one opposite edge of the assembly and the bars at the other opposite edge of the assembly are in engagement with the securing means 7 the assembly is secured in position over the aperture, and when the securing stay 15 is released from engagement with the mounting bars 3 the bar assembly is removable from the aperture. The means 7 preferably comprise U-shaped straps. Adjacent pairs of bars 3 may be interconnected by a bar (31, Fig 6) secured in such a manner that the assembly is pivotable relative to the aperture with the means 7 acting as a hinge.
Patent GB-2288862-A (GB)
Title: Clutch actuation system has adjuster to maintain actuation stroke
Inventor: LINK ACHIM
IPC: F16D25/08
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A drive (30), preferably a fluid actuator, has an associated adjuster means, with at least one adjuster (14) for compensating for the axial displacement of a clutch spring (12) arising on wear of the friction clutch. The adjuster (14) has a movable element (20) preferably comprising a pin (18) which is connected to a transmission element (8) and follows the movement of the drive (30), and a retaining means (19) preferably in the form of a sleeve (17) with stop means (22, 24) limiting its stroke. The retaining means (19) also ensures the axial position of the stroke of the movable element (20) by applying a retaining force, until reduction of the spring force acting on the movable element (20) as a result of wear means that the actuating force of the drive (30) overcomes the retaining force. The movable element (20) then moves axially so that the axial position of its stroke moves relative to the adjuster (14) to compensate for the wear. In a second embodiment the adjuster comprises an annular spring which wedges on the movable element. The embodiment shown may also be applied to a concentric annular actuator. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290108-A (GB)
Title: Improved sash lock
Inventor: OLSEN CARL J
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 1994-02-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sash lock (10) for a double hung window. The sash lock (10) comprises a latch portion (12) and a keeper portion (14), (a) the latch portion (12) comprising a pivotally secured arcuate member (20) having a chamfered chamber (26) defined by an outer flange (20) extending from a first end of the arcuate member (28) to a handle end of the latch portion (12), the handle extending obliquely from the latch portion (12). The arcuate member (20) is pivotally attached to a latch base portion which may be secured to a first sash (15), the keeper portion (14) having a base portion which may be secured to a second sash (16), the keeper portion (14) having an arcuate engaging shoulder (27) and a flange engaging surface (29), being configured such that they substantially engage the flange (28) and the chamfered chamber (26) respectively in a manner which substantially limits movement of the first sash (15) with respect to the second sash (16). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2303649-A (GB)
Title: Spacing paving units
Inventor: JACKSON STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 1995-07-25
Abstract: A spacing unit comprises a separating portion 2 or 12, to separate at least two paving units, and a base portion 1 or 11, to bear against the underside of the units. The spacing unit can, for example, be used to space apart two paving units by a predetermined amount, the base portion 1 ensuring that the spacing unit does not rise out of place, even if the paving units are bedded down using a vibrator.
Patent GB-2292863-A (GB)
Title: Video signal special effect processing
Inventor: MORIWAKE KATSUAKIRA
IPC: H04N9/68
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A video signal processing apparatus separates a video input into a luminance signal and a chroma signal which are sent respectively for individualized special effect processing 14, 20. Special effect signals are fed to a control unit 34. The levels of a luminance signal and a chroma signal having undergone the special effect processing are estimated by a program. Based on the result of the estimate, a limiter 36 controls the gains of the chroma signal following the special effect processing 20. The gains of the chroma signal are controlled so that the level of a composite video signal will fall within a predetermined range of levels in keeping with the contents of the special effect processing performed on the luminance signal and chroma signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293992-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of particulate material
Inventor: LANGE NEVILLE ERNEST
IPC: B03B9/02
Filed: 1995-09-27
Abstract: Treatment of particulate material mixed with contaminants is performed by mixing the material with a fluid, feeding this slurry to a hydrocyclone 2 so that the contaminant is separated from the material and removed with the fluid through the hydrocyclone overflow 10 and the particulate material removed from the underflow 9. The particulate material may be fed into the hydrocyclone 2 to remove more contaminant material. The treatment particularly applies to the removal of oils and waxes from sand which collects in various types of vessels used in an offshore oil production facility. The sand is jetted with water to form a slurry which is fed to the hydrocyclone 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292553-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for a grab implement
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
IPC: A01F25/20
Filed: 1994-04-14
Abstract: A grab implement comprising a fixed part (31) and a movable part (30) pivotally coupled thereto to form a grab, the fixed part (31) having a continuous rear wall member (2) and a continuous floor member (4) projecting forwardly therefrom, the floor member (4) having a cutting edge along the leading edge thereof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2309110-A (GB)
Title: Identification system
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: A first party at a first telephone 7 confirms their identity to a second person at a second telephone 8. The fingerprint of the first person is read and compared to a stored fingerprint pattern. If the stored and sensor fingerprint patterns match, the first telephone 7 transmits a signal to the second telephone 8 which controls a display 9 on the second telephone to display an image of the first person.
Patent GB-2297824-A (GB)
Title: A chill store insulated cladding system
Inventor: MCCARTHY EOIN T
IPC: E04D3/366
Filed: 1996-02-13
Abstract: An insulated cladding system for use in the construction of the roof of a chill store comprises a number of insulation panels fitted by means of fixings 15 to a roof structure which includes purlins. Each panel comprises an outer metal cover, an inner metal liner with an insulating core therebetween. A primary non-permeable edge sealing tape 40 is provided on the mating side faces of the panels. An outer sealant bead 45 is provided between an underside of a cap 30 and the side edge joint between the panels. A vapour sealing bead 46 is provided at an inner side of the joint between the panels. An end seal is mounted between end edges of the adjacent panels. An auxiliary end mounting seal is also interposed between a panel and the purlin. The cap 30 includes inwardly extending lugs 31 which engage, on assembly, in corresponding recesses 32 in the side edge formations 25 of adjacent panels.
Patent GB-2305438-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing titanium nitride sintered bodies
Inventor: PARK JONG KU
IPC: C22C1/05
Filed: 1996-04-10
Abstract: The products have no residual pores and consist of TiN solid solution particles and Ni solid solution matrix. A granulated powder of the following composition:   TiN-pMo 2 C-qC-rNi-sMeC   where: p is 5 to 20 wt%; q is 0 to 1.5 wt%; r is 15 to 30 wt%; s is 0 to 5 wt%; MeC is one or more carbides selected from VC, WC, TaC and NbC; with the proviso that q and s are not 0 wt% simultaneously; is compacted and sintered. The process according to the present invention can provide sintered TiN cermets of high density and a small grain size.
Patent GB-2301262-A (GB)
Title: Caller identification
Inventor: LEE YONG-SANG
IPC: H04M1/72511
Filed: 1996-05-21
Abstract: Caller identification is presented in a telephone exchange system provided with a memory for storing caller identification presentation information. A method comprises the steps of: checking whether a call is lead-in from a certain central office line; accessing the memory for storing the caller identification presentation information of a subscriber to be connected, in the case that the call is lead-in from the central office line, thereby to check whether the subscriber is desiring caller identification presentation; checking whether the lead-in central office line call is able to present caller identification in the case that the subscriber is desiring caller identification presentation; and presenting the caller identification in the case that the lead-in central office line call is able to present caller identification.
Patent GB-2314376-A (GB)
Title: Stays for vents
Inventor: FRATTOLILLO PETER EDWARD
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: A stay 1 for a vent 27 such as a window comprises means 3 for mounting the stay 1 on a fixed frame , a vent arm 7 for attachment to the vent 27 and a linkage 9 acting between the mounting means 3 and the vent arm 7 for supporting the vent arm 7 during use, wherein at least one fixing device 25 cooperates with the vent arm 7 to fix a vent 27 to the vent arm 7, in use, the fixing device 25 being a quick acting device, such as a snap-fit device, which can be readily secured to the vent 27. As a result, installation of a vent 27 on a friction stay 1, and hence in an opening of a fixed frame, can be simplified and less time consuming, thereby resulting in a reduction in the cost of installation. As an alternative to the snap-fit device 25 a bayonet fastening may be used.
Patent GB-2319918-A (GB)
Title: Linearizing multistage amplifier using feedback
Inventor: SAMUELS JOHN
IPC: H03F1/34
Filed: 1996-12-02
Abstract: An amplifier system for a radio receiver, comprising: an amplifier chain having a first amplifier for receiving a signal derived from a received radio signal and amplifying it to generate a first amplifier signal, and a second amplifier for receiving a signal derived from the first amplifier signal and amplifying it to generate a second amplifier signal; a sensor means for sensing the level of a signal at a point in the amplifier chain; and amplifier control means responsive to the sensor means for, when a relatively high level of signal is sensed, controlling the first and second amplifiers to improve their response.
Patent GB-2321289-A (GB)
Title: Multi size wallplug
Inventor: THOMAS GEOFF
IPC: F16B13/02
Filed: 1997-01-20
Abstract: A multi size wallplug is made by rolling a rectangular piece (23) cut from a flexible flat sheet (20), to form a cylinder for insertion in a bore hole so as to receive a screw. The flat sheet (20) is ribbed at (21) to assist cutting, and has angled barbs (22). Several plugs may be combined to fit large holes.
Patent GB-2322460-A (GB)
Title: Digital and analogue display wrist watch
Inventor: LAW SIU KWONG
IPC: G04G17/00
Filed: 1997-02-21
Abstract: A wrist watch 10 comprises a casing 11 and analogue and digital time display devices 30 and 20 held inside the casing 11 for displaying time in analogue and digital forms. The analogue time display device 30 is a watch movement 31 having time indicators 32. The digital time display device 20 is a transparent liquid crystal display panel 24 at a position overlying the analogue time indicators 32. A watch integrated circuit 21 controlling the display panel 24, and a circuit board 22 which supports the integrated circuit 21 extends around the analogue time display device 30.
Patent GB-2306902-A (GB)
Title: Ocular treatment device
Inventor: EMBLETON JONATHAN KENNETH
IPC: B05B17/06
Filed: 1995-08-30
Abstract: A unit container for a treatment fluid comprises a sealed enclosure of which one wall section thereof is formed with at least one opening. The enclosure is pressuriseable to discharge its contents through the opening or openings, which is or are of sufficient diameter to enable the generation of a jet and/or discrete droplets of treatment fluid discharged therefrom. The one wall section is typically a flat section of the enclosure wall, and the enclosure is typically a blister pack, with the wall section at a planar base of the blister. However, the one wall section may be dome-shaped and formed with at least one opening in the top region of the dome. Containers of the invention may be provided in packages, for example in strip form or in planar arrays. Dispensing devices are described for discharging their contents in treatment.
Patent GB-2322981-A (GB)
Title: Power supply circuits for power factor correction
Inventor: LEWIS ERIC ANTHONY
IPC: H02M7/162
Filed: 1997-03-07
Abstract: A power converter 2, which uses semiconductors such as thyristors to switch the AC supply at various phase angles to supply power to a load 1 such as a motor generates lagging reactive power which is a disadvantage from several points of view. For this reason, a capacitor 3, which generates leading reactive power is provided to counteract the lagging reactive power, but this then has the effect of generating the leading reactive power when the load 1 is disconnected by opening of switch 9. To overcome the problems that this will cause in terms of the supply, a switch 8 is provided to enable an inductor 21 to be connected in parallel with the load, and the power converter is controlled so that the leading reactive power of the capacitor is now counteracted by the lagging reactive power of the inductor 21. In certain DC motor systems switch 9 may be omitted if the impedance of the inductor 21 is much lower than the impedance of the motor. In addition to converters 2 which convert AC to DC, the invention is also applicable to power converters which convert AC to AC (Fig 6) and AC to DC and back to AC (Fig 7). The thyristor converter 2 may be automatically controlled (Fig 5). The load 1 may be electrically driven compressors, fans, air conditioning drives or water pumps.
Patent GB-2313863-A (GB)
Title: A steel body PDC bit
Inventor: SOUTHLAND STEPHEN G
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A steel bodied PDC drag bit is disclosed having a plurality of blades integrally formed thereon, each blade having a top surface that includes an angular front section 21 and rear section 30 intersecting to form an apex, the front section 21 having a plurality of pockets formed thereon to receive a plurality of cylindrical cutting elements 23, the rear section 30 being substantially parallel to the cylindrical cutting elements 23.
Patent GB-2317538-A (GB)
Title: Discretely variable slot width in TDM/TDMA systems
Inventor: WILLIAMS JAMES MASON
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: A system protocol for a communication system having a number of time frames (402), each of the number of time frames having a predetermined period of time divided into a number of discrete multiple time slots (452) wherein a total width of all of the number of discrete multiple time slots is equal to the predetermined period of time, a given number of the number of discrete multiple time slots are aggregated (aggregated time slots) (440), and a preamble (450) is provided at a beginning of the aggregated time slots and is not replicated anywhere else in the aggregated time slots.
Patent GB-2314043-A (GB)
Title: Heated inkjet print media support system
Inventor: RASMUSSEN STEVE O
IPC: B41J29/00
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: To maintain a uniform spacing between the print media, such as paper or fabric, and an inkjet printhead having a large print swath, for instance about 25 millimeters (one inch) wide, a new media support system is provided for inkjet printing mechanisms, such as printers or plotters. The support system employs an endless belt (62) driven from the belt interior surface by a roller drive system that uniformly supports the print media under the reciprocating printhead (54, 56). The belt may he lined with anti-cockle ribs or it may be foraminous, with a vacuum applied thereunder to pull the media onto the belt. An ink drying system is included for heating the belt and thus the media to avoid ink bleed. A method is also provided for supporting and transporting a large sheet of print media through a printzone of an inkjet printing mechanism having such a large swath inkjet head.
Patent GB-2330167-A (GB)
Title: A lockable gate for wheelchair access and a barrier system including such a gate
Inventor: RICHARDS COLIN
IPC: E05B35/00
Filed: 1997-10-10
Abstract: A gate arrangement 10 for wheelchair access comprises a gate 12 and lock means 14. The lock 14 is releasable by a key of a type available substantially only for disabled users, such as that used in the National Key Scheme run by the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR). The gate 12 may include a pair of nudge members 34, 36 arranged in parallel so that the wheels do not ride over the lower member 34. The gate may form part of a barrier system that provides unrestricted access to pedestrians, wheelchairs and pedal cycles but restricts the passage of motorcycles.
Patent GB-2331442-A (GB)
Title: Garden sheath
Inventor: HARRIS ANN JULIET
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: In a garden sheath (10) for being inserted into the ground and receiving an elongate member, such as a cane, used to support a plant, the sheath comprises a hollow tubular body (11) with a flange (12) at one end and terminating in a point (13) at the other end. The body (11) also has watering means for delivering fluid from one end of the body to the exterior of the body at the other end thereof. The watering means may be one or more outlets (16) and/or channels (15) (Fig.3) in the body.
Patent GB-2337129-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing graphic art
Inventor: COE STEVEN
IPC: G03B15/00
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: Method of producing an object of art in which the surface of a transparent or translucent material is marked before light is shone through the marked material onto a light sensitive material so as to produce an image derived from the marked surface.
Patent GB-2336089-A (GB)
Title: Minimum till seeding knife
Inventor: SUMMACH TERRY
IPC: A01C5/00
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a knife for and a method of zero till or minimum till seeding and fertilizing. The knife 10 is particularly adapted for dry land conditions producing minimum soil disturbance and very shallow operation. The knife 10 has a high penetration angle preferably of 45 degrees which permits the blade to enter high trash surface cover with little tendency to plug due to trash accumulation. The blade, has a forward angle of attack, the lower cutting edge advancing before the upper cutting edge, serving to make a clean cut in the soil surface without accumulating trash. Seed and/or fertilizer conduits are attached to or incorporated in the trailing face of the blade on which the outlets may be spaced for controlled placement of the materials. By the method a furrow is cut having a substantial transverse component in an operation with a substantial forward component. A preferred embodiment includes a horizontal extension blade 30 for cutting a horizontal swath at a shallow depth through weed growth. Conduits may be secured to the extension to allow greater separation and control of material placement. The knives may be arranged in overlapping configuration on the draw bar to effect weed cutting, seeding and fertilizing of a complete width of soil in a single pass.
Patent GB-2334291-A (GB)
Title: Helical threaded remedial wall tie
Inventor: ADDISON CHARLES EDWIN
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1998-02-17
Abstract: A remedial wall tie has two threaded portions of different diameters as shown; a pilot hole is drilled through the mortar bed, cavity insulation and into the inner leaf, and the tie is then screwed in as shown; the protruding portion may be snapped off. A helical drip may be present; the tie is of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2340882-A (GB)
Title: Construction of oil passages in an I.C. engine block by casting
Inventor: PIERRO ENZO
IPC: F01M11/02
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: An internal combustion engine block 20 has an oil passage 24 leading from an oil pump recess 22 to a crankcase (not shown) where the oil passage is cast in situ. This allows greater freedom when designing the passage in its sizing, i.e allowing a non-circular cross section, and in its routing, i.e allowing the path to be a non-straight line.
Patent GB-2341210-A (GB)
Title: Axial thrust tilting pad arrangement
Inventor: NEW NIGEL HENRY
IPC: F16C17/06
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A tilting pad axial thrust bearing arrangement 10 has a support surface 12, pads (20<SB>1</SB>, 20<SB>2</SB>, ...20<SB>1</SB>), an incompressible resilient mounting ring 30 (eg resilient steel) and headed fasteners 41<SB>i</SB> bearing on the support surface and providing pivotable support for the pads 20<SB>1</SB>. The headed fasteners 41<SB>i</SB> pass through apertures in the mounting ring and clamp the pads 20<SB>i</SB> to the mounting ring 30. The mounting ring 30 is supported clear of the supporting surface at mounting points 32<SB>i</SB>. Pad rotation stop means can be provided by a rivet 51<SB>i</SB> passing through the mounting ring 30 abutting the support surface 12 upon rotation. Various pad rotation stop means are disclosed (figs 2 to 5). The support surface 12 may be raised from a backing surface (figs 6 and 7).
Patent GB-2326152-A (GB)
Title: A composite for combinatorial organic synthesis
Inventor: BARRETT ANTHONY GERALD MARTIN
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite. The composite comprises (i) a support (20); (ii) at least a first material bound to the support (20); and (iii) at least a first readable marking (30) present on and/or in the support (20) wherein the first readable marking (30) is capable of indicating the presence of the first material.
Patent GB-2341544-A (GB)
Title: Pressure reducing mattress
Inventor: LAIDLAW COLIN ALEXANDER
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A mattress 10 comprises a tray 11, a support 12 and an insert 13. The insert 13 is of foam, whilst the tray is rigid or semi-rigid and is provided with lifting locations 23 to enable easy lifting of the mattress. The tray may also be provided with transverse ridges 22, some of which include holes 24 to allow air flow. When a patient lies on the mattress air expelled through the holes 24 acts both to absorb shock and encourage air flow around the base of the foam reducing the build-up of mould. In certain instances the tray may be replaced by one or more smaller elements.